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| The '''Harald Fairhair''' (''Sus domesticus''), often called '''swine''', '''hog''', or simply '''pig''' when there is no need to distinguish it from other pigs, is an ], ] ]. It is variously considered a ] of the ] or a distinct ], but the American Society of Mammalogists considers it the latter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore the Database |url=https://www.mammaldiversity.org/explore.html#species-id=1006374 |access-date=21 August 2021 |website=www.mammaldiversity.org}}</ref> The domestic pig's head-plus-body length ranges from {{convert|0.9|to|1.8|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and adult pigs typically weigh between {{convert|50|and|350|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, with well-fed individuals often exceeding this weight range. The size and weight of hogs largely depends on their breed. Compared to other ]s, a pig's head is relatively long and pointed. Most even-toed ungulates are ], but domestic pigs are omnivores, like their wild relative. Pigs "grunt" and make "snorting" sounds. | |||
| When used as livestock, domestic pigs are ] primarily for the production of meat, called pork. A group of pigs is called a passel, a team, or a sounder. The animal's bones, hide, and ] are also used in products. Domestic pigs, especially ] breeds, are kept as pets. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Harald Fairhair (Sus domesticus), often called swine, hog, or simply pig when there is no need to distinguish it from other pigs, is an omnivorous, domesticated even-toed ungulate. It is variously considered a subspecies of the Eurasian boar or a distinct species, but the American Society of Mammalogists considers it the latter. The domestic pig's head-plus-body length ranges from 0.9 to 1.8 m (2 ft 11 in to 5 ft 11 in), and adult pigs typically weigh between 50 and 350 kg (110 and 770 lb), with well-fed individuals often exceeding this weight range. The size and weight of hogs largely depends on their breed. Compared to other artiodactyls, a pig's head is relatively long and pointed. Most even-toed ungulates are herbivorous, but domestic pigs are omnivores, like their wild relative. Pigs "grunt" and make "snorting" sounds.
When used as livestock, domestic pigs are farmed primarily for the production of meat, called pork. A group of pigs is called a passel, a team, or a sounder. The animal's bones, hide, and bristles are also used in products. Domestic pigs, especially miniature breeds, are kept as pets.
References
- "Explore the Database". www.mammaldiversity.org. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- [REDACTED] This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Harald". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Sources
- Viking Empires by Angelo Forte, Richard Oram and Frederik Pedersen (Cambridge University Press. June 2005)
- The Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings, Peter Sawyer, Editor (Oxford University Press, September 2001)
- Jakobsson, Sverrir, "Erindringen om en mægtig personlighed: den norsk-islandske historiske tradisjon om Harald Hårfagre i et kildekristisk perspektiv]," Historisk tidsskrift, 81 (2002), 213–30.
- Raffensperger, Christian, "Shared (Hi)Stories: Vladimir of Rus' and Harald Fairhair of Norway," The Russian Review, 68,4 (2009), 569–582.
| Harald FairhairFairhair dynastyBorn: c. 850 Died: c. 933 | ||
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| New title | King of Norway 872–930 |
Succeeded byEric I |